prison reform

Students discuss race, U.S. prison system at documentary screening
By Brett Weiser-Sc...
December 5, 2016 - 7:51pm
A screening of the film "13th" on Friday allowed students to share their thoughts about racial discrimination and the Presidential election.

Syracuse University’s Pre-Law Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) held a screening of the Ava DuVernay-directed documentary 13th on Friday night. The film, displayed in 114 Hall of Languages, was followed by a multi-part discussion about the film and its content.

Activist Angela Davis champions prison abolition
By Alicia Smith
October 13, 2010 - 1:21am
Controversial visiting professor passionately discusses feminism and the anti-prison movement Tuesday to a capacity crowd.

Scholar-activist Angela Davis delivered a passionate, thought-provoking lecture on prison abolition to a packed Watson Theater Tuesday evening.